Sansui VCR4510A, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...hen shipped from the factory the TV CATV menu option is set to the CATV Cable Television mode If not using CATV Cable TV set this menu option to the TV mode ATTENTION If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer please contact the remote manufacturer for the required programming code 4C83101B C 09 9 9 99 10 32 1 ...

Page 2: ... These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation...

Page 3: ...he openings should never be blocked by placing the unit on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source This unit should not be placed in built in installa tions such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to POWER SOURCES This unit should be operated only fr...

Page 4: ...f the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and support ing structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode SERVICING Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as ope...

Page 5: ...INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical 21 22 23 24 ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE POWER SER...

Page 6: ...yback When loading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab this VCR will automati cally turn on and play back the cassette tape at the correct speed Automatic Rewind Stop Eject Power Off When a tape reaches its end during playback and recording it will automatically stop rewind stop eject the tape and the VCR will turn off Automatic Repeat Play System When the AUTO REPEAT option is turned...

Page 7: ...NG AND UNLOADING VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES 30 PLAYBACK 31 SPECIAL PLAYBACK 33 RECORDING RECORDING A TV PROGRAM 36 ONE TOUCH TIMER RECORDING OTR 39 SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING 40 ON SCREEN FUNCTION DISPLAY 43 DUPLICATING A VIDEO TAPE 44 VIDEO HEAD CLEANING 45 VIDEO GLOSSARY 46 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE 48 SPECIFICATIONS 50 LIMITED WARRANTY Back Cover We recommend that you carefully read the descriptions...

Page 8: ...FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS WHEN MOISTURE IN THE AIR CONDENSES ON THE VCR PRECAUTIONS Video Tape Head Drum If you cause a static discharge when touching the VCR and the VCR fails to function simply unplug the unit from the wall outlet wait a few minutes and plug it back in The VCR should return to normal operation 104 F 40 C Do not place the VCR on or near appliances which may cause electromag...

Page 9: ...any other objects into the cassette loading slot Do not spray cleaner or wax directly on the VCR or use forced air to remove dust When you finish operating the VCR always unload the cassette and turn off the power When you leave your home for a long time unplug the AC power cord To protect the VCR from a lightning storm unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna POWER...

Page 10: ...VIDEO IN jacks Audio and video signal cables from an external source can be connected here 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Cassette Loading Slot To insert or remove a video tape REW button In the STOP mode this button rapidly winds the tape backwards In the PLAY mode this button activates Reverse Search PLAY button Press to play a prerecorded tape F FWD button In the STOP mode this button rapidly winds the tape for...

Page 11: ... Jack Connect a VHF UHF antenna or CATV cable to this jack AC Power Cord Connect to a 120V 60Hz outlet 1 2 3 3 4 Channel Selector Switch Selects the channel through which the VCR outputs its signal to a TV VHF UHF OUT TV Jack Used to output VHF UHF or CATV signals to a TV 4 5 DESCRIPTION OF CONNECTORS REAR 3 5 2 1 4 4C83101B P10 19 9 9 99 10 32 11 ...

Page 12: ...recording program TIMER REC button Used to set the VCR to start recording at a preset time SKIP SEARCH button Press in playback mode to search forward in 30 second increments to a maximum of 3 minutes 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 POWER button Turns the VCR power on and off Direct Channel Selection buttons 0 9 Allow direct access to any channel CALL button Displays...

Page 13: ...e device is not to be used for a long period of time remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged they can overheat and rupture Follow battery manufacturer s directions Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device BATTERY CAUTIONS 15 FEET 30 30 When direct sunlight an incandescent lamp f...

Page 14: ...onnect it to the VCR Then connect the VCR to the TV Below are 3 common methods of connecting an antenna system to a VCR Find the type of antenna system you are using and follow the connection diagram After you have connected the antenna to the VCR follow the instructions on pages 16 17 to connect the VCR to the TV 300 Ohm Twin Lead Flat Wire 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable 300 Ohm Twin Lead Flat Wire 75 Ohm ...

Page 15: ... TV CATV menu option to the TV mode This VCR has a single 75 ohm antenna input for connection to an antenna VHF UHF or cable CATV system If you have separate VHF and UHF antennas number 3 below use a combiner to connect the antennas to the VCR Combiner 75 300 Ohm Inputs 75 Ohm Output not supplied VCR VCR MatchingTransformer 300 Ohm Input 75 Ohm Output not supplied VCR OUT IN OUT IN 4C83101B P10 19...

Page 16: ...connect the VCR to the TV Below are 3 common methods of connecting your VCR to a TV Find the type of TV you are using and follow the connection diagram 2 1 3 BASIC CONNECTIONS CONTINUED 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable Supplied 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable Supplied 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable supplied VCR VCR VCR 4C83101B P10 19 9 9 99 10 32 16 ...

Page 17: ...plied Splitter 75 Ohm Input 300 Ohm Outputs not supplied TV with single 75 ohm VHF UHF antenna input TV with 300 ohm UHF and 75 ohm VHF antenna inputs TV with 300 ohm UHF and 300 ohm VHF antenna inputs NOTE If a VHF or UHF Antenna is used set the TV CATV menu option to the TV mode NOTE If a VHF or UHF Antenna is used set the TV CATV menu option to the TV mode NOTE If a VHF or UHF Antenna is used s...

Page 18: ...annel 3 or 4 NOTE CATV CABLE TV CONNECTIONS VCR VCR Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription channels This VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box except for those channels which are intentionally scrambled If you subscribe to a special channel which...

Page 19: ... selected at the converter box Recording scrambled channels If you are playing a tape or using the tuner built into the VCR the converter must be set to the video channel output of the VCR either 3 or 4 ALLOWS PREVENTS NOTE ALLOWS PREVENTS NOTE For basic cable service no premium scrambled channels ALLOWS This VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler In order to...

Page 20: ...Descrambler box is placed before the VCR you must tune the VCR to the output of the Converter Descrambler box usually channel 3 or 4 CATV CABLE TV CONNECTIONS CONTINUED VCR Incoming Cable Converter Descrambler VCR Converter Descrambler VCR Converter Descrambler Make sure the TV CATV menu option is set to the CATV mode Splitter Converter Descrambler NOTE Incoming Cable Splitter Splitter Incoming Ca...

Page 21: ...x Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel while watching another scrambled or unscrambled channel Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box Using the VCR tuner to select channels NOTE To record from converter descrambler VCR tuner must be tuned to the converter output channel usually channel 3 or 4 ALLOWS PREVENTS ALLOWS PREVENTS ALLOWS PREVENTS Rec...

Page 22: ...n the TV 3 Set the VIDEO TV selector of your TV to VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO CONNECTIONS If your TV has AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks you can connect your VCR to them to receive a higher quality picture and sound If you have a stereo you can connect a stereo amplifier to enjoy powerful sound AUDIO VIDEO Cord Not supplied TV To ANT IN VCR VIDEO Cord Not supplied AUDIO Cord Not supplied VCR To VHF UHF OUT To ...

Page 23: ...e TV to receive a sharp color picture from the video cassette recorder Refer to your TV owner s manual for details When a TV is connected with an antenna cable only Select any channel to receive a TV station in your area TV VCR CH 125 POWER TV VCR 5 2 Turn ON the VCR POWER button Set the 3 4 Channel selector switch Rear of the VCR to CH 3 or 4 Turn ON the TV and set to CH 3 or 4 to correspond with...

Page 24: ...U 1 3 This VCR can display on the TV screen in the English Spanish or French languages CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4 Turn ON the VCR Press the TV VCR selector button to select the VCR mode When a TV is connected with an audio video cable turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode on the TV Press the MENU button Press the SET or button to...

Page 25: ...CR on and select the video input mode on the TV Press the SET or button to select the CLOCK SET option then press the ENTER button SET ENTER ENTER MENU MENU CLOCK SET TIMER REC SET ON OFF AUTO REPEAT CH SET UP LANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE ON OFF NO NOISE BACKGROUND Set the day year and time as in Step 3 The day of the week will automatically appear when you set the year Press and hold down the button to...

Page 26: ...fore selecting channels they must be programmed into the VCR s memory In addition to normal VHF and UHF channels this VCR can receive up to 113 Cable TV channels To use this VCR with an antenna set the TV CATV menu option to the TV mode TV CATV SELECTION Press the ENTER button to select the TV or CATV mode The arrow indicates the selected mode Press the MENU button until the MENU screen is cleared...

Page 27: ...R button The TV will begin memorizing all the channels available in your area 1 MENU CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4 Turn ON the VCR Press the TV VCR selector button to select the VCR mode When a TV is connected with an audio video cable turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode on the TV 2 ENTER The VCR can receive a maximum of 181 chann...

Page 28: ...screen is cleared Press the MENU button 2 3 TO ADD DELETE CHANNELS Select the desired channel to be memorized or deleted using SET or button Press the ENTER button if you wish to DELETE the channel from memory CH 003 ADD 0 9 ENTER MENU 6 5 4 1 ENTER ENTER MENU MENU 2 3 4 SETTING THE CHANNELS CONTINUED CH SET UP TV CATV AUTO CH MEMORY ADD DELETE ENTER MENU SET SET ENTER MENU MENU CLOCK SET TIMER RE...

Page 29: ... you don t want to receive a weak signal broadcast the Blue back screen can be obtained by selecting the NO NOISE BACKGROUND ON When the unit is shipped from the factory the NO NOISE BACKGROUND is set to the ON 1 CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4 Turn ON the VCR Press the TV VCR selector button to select the VCR mode When a TV is connected with an audio vide...

Page 30: ...oading a cassette tape without the erase prevention tab playback will start immediately LOADING UNLOADING 1 2 NOTES Use only video cassette tapes marked Insert the cassette with its labeled side facing you An inverted cassette cannot be inserted LOADING AND UNLOADING VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES AUTOMATIC EJECT If the VCR automatically rewinds the tape to the beginning AUTO REWIND FEATURE the tape will be...

Page 31: ...ack will start automatically TO START PLAYBACK To play a prerecorded cassette tape 1 2 will appear on the screen about 4 seconds will appear on the screen about 4 seconds CHECK BEFORE YOU BEGIN Turn ON the TV and set to the video channel 3 or 4 When a TV is connected with an audio video cable turn the TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode on the TV STOP PLAY PLAYBACK TO STOP PLAYBACK ...

Page 32: ...r button to obtain the best possible picture To resume automatic tracking press the AUTO Tracking button will appear on the screen about 4 seconds will appear on the screen about 4 seconds TO REWIND OR FORWARD THE TAPE RAPIDLY FORWARD REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH If you want to see the tape program during REW or F FWD mode press and hold the REW or F FWD button again The backward or forward visual searc...

Page 33: ... the speed used SP LP or SLP during recording To rewind or fast forward a tape press the STOP button and then press the REW or F FWD button Press the SLOW button during STILL playback SLOW The still picture will advance by one frame each time you press the button Hold the button for continuous frame by frame viewing Press the PAUSE STILL button again to resume normal playback FRAME BY FRAME ADVANC...

Page 34: ... time for each press of the SKIP SEARCH button maximum six presses and then resume normal playback 1 press 30 seconds of tape 2 presses 60 seconds of tape 3 presses 90 seconds of tape For example SKIP SEARCH Press the SLOW button in the PLAYBACK mode Playback will proceed at 1 10th of the normal speed Press the PLAY button again to resume normal playback NOTE SLOW TRACKING AND VERTICAL LOCK ADJUST...

Page 35: ...n the TV and this VCR on and select the video input mode on the TV ENTER MENU MENU CLOCK SET TIMER REC SET ON OFF AUTO REPEAT CH SET UP LANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE ON OFF NO NOISE BACKGROUND SET MENU NOTE Press the ENTER button to select the ON position 2 To cancel repeat mode follow the above steps 1 and 2 then press the ENTER button to select the OFF position Press the MENU button to return to the TV...

Page 36: ... on and select the video input mode on the TV Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact The VCR will automatically turn on 00 00 00 SP The SP LP or SLP will appear on the screen about 4 seconds 2 VHF UHF CATV CHANNELS UHF 14 69 STD HRC IRC 14 36 A W 37 59 AA WW 60 85 AAA ZZZ 86 94 86 94 95 99 A 5 A 1 100 125 100 125 01 5A TV CATV VHF 2 13 VHF 2 13 SPEED RECORDING A TV PROGRAM 1 3 P...

Page 37: ...5 minutes to prevent damage to the tape or the VCR The VCR will change to the STOP mode Press the REC OTR button Press the STOP button to stop recording AUTO REWIND FEATURE This VCR will automatically rewind the tape when the tape has ended except during OTR and TIMER REC It will also eject the tape and turn the VCR s power OFF will appear on the screen about 4 seconds and the REC indicator will l...

Page 38: ...rs 1 1 2 hours 4 1 2 hours 3 hours T 90 6 hours 4 hours 2 hours 5 1 3 hours 2 2 3 hours 7 hours 10 1 2 hours 3 1 2 hours T 210 T 160 T 120 T 60 T 30 8 hours TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENTAL RECORDING TO RECORD AGAIN While the VCR is recording press the TV VCR selector button to select the TV position The TV VCR indicator will go off and recording will continue RECORDING A TV PROGRAM CONTINUED Cover the ho...

Page 39: ...le turn the TV on and select the video input mode on the TV Press the SPEED selector button to select the desired tape speed SP LP or SLP Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact Press the REC OTR button to begin recording Press the button again to stop recording after 30 minutes Each additional press of the REC OTR button will increase recording time as shown in the chart below u...

Page 40: ...EGIN Press the MENU button Check the TIMER REC SET option is selected then press the ENTER button 2 Press the SET or button to select one of the program lines then press the ENTER button SETTING THE TIMER RECORDING MENU CLOCK SET TIMER REC SET ON OFF AUTO REPEAT CH SET UP ENTER MENU LANGUAGE IDIOMA LANGUE ON OFF NO NOISE BACKGROUND ENTER CANCEL MENU START END DATE CH ENTER MENU SET ENTER SET ENTER...

Page 41: ... press the ENTER button Set the start time end time channel and tape speed as in step 3 5 TO CORRECT THE SETTINGS 4 6 To cancel timer recoreding press the button again and the T REC indicator will go out TIMER REC T REC The VCR cannot be used while the T REC indicator is lit After a power failure or disconnection of the power plug all programmed recording settings must be reset upon resumption of ...

Page 42: ...mer program list Press the MENU button twice to return to the normal screen 11 00PM11 30PM 26 WE 125 SLP ENTER CANCEL MENU START END DATE CH Press the SET or button to select the TIMER REC SET option in the MENU Then press the SET or button to select the unnecessary program and press the CANCEL button to cancel the program NOTE Do not overlap programs as portions of the conflicting programs will b...

Page 43: ... will appear on the screen COUNTER RESET 00 00 00 SP CALL CALL WHILE WATCHING TV WHILE OPERATING A TAPE TO SET THE COUNTER TO 00 00 00 00 00 00 SP CH 125 8 30 AM THU STEREO SAP OPERATING MODE AUTO REPEAT If you rewind the tape from 00 00 00 a minus sign will be displayed in front of the time When you load a tape the counter will change to 00 00 00 The counter does not function on nonrecorded blank...

Page 44: ... button on the playback VCR then press the PAUSE STILL button Press the PAUSE STILL button on both the VCRs simultaneously to begin the duplicating process Press the REC OTR button on the recording VCR then press the PAUSE STILL button PAUSE STILL PAUSE STILL PAUSE STILL PLAY PAUSE STILL REC OTR To VIDEO IN To AUDIO IN Recording VCR To AV Jack AUDIO VIDEO Cord Not supplied Playback VCR To AUDIO OU...

Page 45: ... THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE TOP COVER Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to produce clear pictures To help prevent video head clogging use only good quality VHS tapes Discard worn out tapes NOTES The video heads are the means by which the VCR reads pictures from the tape during playback In the unlikely event that the heads become dirt...

Page 46: ...e strobe and high quality still picture DIGITAL AUTO TRACKING Automatically adjusts the playback tracking for the best possible picture DUBBING A method of recording from one video cassette tape to another by connecting a VCR with another VCR VCP or camcorder FS TUNER A quartz locked frequency synthesized tuning system that electronically locks in stations for optimal reception Eliminates the need...

Page 47: ...for a strobe effect TWIN LEAD WIRE 300 ohm A two conductor flat wire used for connecting an antenna to a TV set or VCR UHF Ultra High Frequency The band of frequencies used for UHF channels 14 69 Cable companies sometimes transmit UHF channels on other bands VCP Video cassette player A device which can play video cassettes but cannot record VCR Video cassette recorder A device that can record and ...

Page 48: ...at is selected by the VCR does not appear on the screen A TV program selected by the VCR does not appear in color RECORDING TV recording does not work Timer recording does not work POSSIBLE SOLUTION SYMPTOM BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE Make sure by first checking the following points 23 26 38 41 41 30 9 Connect the AC power cord to the AC outlet Insert a video cassette Reconnect the antenna cable 14 ...

Page 49: ...inserted correctly The TV VCR function is in the VCR mode Set to the video channel 3 or 4 or adjust the fine tuning button on your TV set Adjust tracking manually using the TRACKING and buttons on remote control Have the video heads cleaned Try another tape Aim it at the remote sensor Operate within 15 feet 5 meters reduce the light in the room Clear the path of the beam Replace the batteries Inse...

Page 50: ...Remote Control 75 ohm Coaxial Cable 2 13 14 69 14 36 A W 37 59 AA WW 60 85 AAA ZZZ 86 94 86 94 95 99 A 5 A 1 100 125 100 125 01 5A In RCA 1Vp p 75 ohm Out RCA 1Vp p 75 ohm In RCA 8dB 50K ohm Out RCA 8dB 1K ohm VHF UHF IN 75 ohm coaxial VHF UHF OUT 75 ohm coaxial Specifications are subject to change without notice Video Head Audio Track Power Source Power Consumption Tuner RF Channel Output Inputs ...